The Bank of Japan’s surprise decision to raise interest rates to approximately 0.25% on July 31 sent shockwaves through the financial markets. This move was accompanied by a reduction in Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchases, signaling a shift towards quantitative tightening. BoJ Governor’s indication of potential future rate hikes aiming for a neutral interest rate
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The gold price has surged to nearly $2,460 today, a significant increase from the $2,385 level observed on the 8th of August. This rapid rise of approximately 3.3% in just over three trading sessions has brought the price per ounce close to the psychological barrier of $2,500. The bullish sentiment in the market is primarily
The electric car industry is constantly evolving, with companies competing to offer the fastest, most efficient, and environmentally friendly vehicles to consumers. Zeekr, a Chinese electric car brand, announced a groundbreaking innovation in battery technology that aims to address consumers’ concerns about battery driving range and ease of charging. Zeekr’s new batteries can go from
Following five consecutive days of gains, Brent crude oil prices are now in a consolidation phase, with a slight retreat to 81.80 USD per barrel. The market sentiment has been influenced by OPEC’s downward revisions of its demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025. These revisions are a response to weaker economic data coming out of
The USD/CHF pair has been trading positively for the second day in a row, hovering around 0.8670 during the Asian session. Investors are keeping an eye on the upcoming US July PPI report, which is expected to be released later in the day. There is a sense of caution in the market as traders await
Currency markets were uncertain on Tuesday as investors awaited the impact of U.S. economic data on the possibility of significant rate cuts. The dollar remained stagnant against the yen, hovering around 147.17 yen after briefly reaching a one-week high of 148.23. Meanwhile, the euro was steady at $1.0931, inching closer to resistance levels at $1.0944
The USD/CAD pair is currently trading around 1.3740 in the Asian session, showing a slight uptrend. Traders are in a holding pattern as they await key US economic data releases. The upcoming US Producer Price Index (PPI) report and the speech by the Federal Reserve’s Raphael W. Bostic are expected to provide fresh insights and
The AUD/USD pair recorded a significant increase during Monday’s trading session, settling near 0.6600. This surge can be attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) steadfast hawkish position, which has bolstered the Australian Dollar. Additionally, strong Chinese inflation data from the previous week has also contributed to the Aussie’s strength in the forex market.
The New Zealand dollar is currently on the rise against the US dollar, with the NZD/USD pair reaching 0.6014 as of Monday. Market analysts are gearing up for the upcoming Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting, with expectations that the official cash rate will remain at 5.5% for the ninth consecutive time. This decision
China’s lacklustre core consumer inflation growth for July indicates that the current pace of piecemeal stimulus measures is not enough to eliminate deflationary pressures. The “non-abating” deflationary risk scenario has pushed the 10-year China sovereign bond yield to a record low of 2.12% on Monday, 05 August. This suggests that more substantial measures may be